• A notice on this directive was issued by the Ministry yesterday

By Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama  

The Education Ministry announced yesterday that 80% school attendance is mandatory for students appearing for the G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination from next year.  

A notice on this directive was issued by the Ministry yesterday.  Earlier, following a letter from the Education Secretary, it was announced that it was not necessary to confirm 80% attendance only for students appearing for the 2022 A/L examination.